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waconda 09-29-2011 05:48 PM


Originally Posted by endeavor1 (Post 3513402)
KJM5125
If you wouldn't mind could you please tell us what the total cost of the upgrade was so others as well as myself can get a realistic cost of doing something like this really is. And also what the resale value of your boat would be with these drives on it. I am glad to hear the docking is great with these drives. Also, how is the slow cruise on this boat for like night boating? Love the rooster tail that those babys throw up in the air!!! :coolcowboy:

Very good points Endeavor I to would like to know as I'm sure lots of other OSOers would also.

kjm5125 09-29-2011 06:40 PM


Originally Posted by waconda (Post 3516042)
Very good points Endeavor I to would like to know as I'm sure lots of other OSOers would also.

As previously stated in the thread the price is roughly $23,000.00 per drive. You would have to call Rik to get your negotiated price as there are other factors and accessories that are figured into that final price.

For my application I also installed sea strainers and a larger steering reservoir which I purchase through CP Performance.

Don't forget the props - $5,000.00 per drive

The final installation cost is going to be around $5,000.00

Of course it's less expensive to go with another Bravo application. If someone is looking to upgrade to a superior drive, this is the way to go.

And remember, you have your existing drives to sell and this can help offset the costs.

kjm5125 09-29-2011 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by endeavor1 (Post 3513402)
KJM5125
If you wouldn't mind could you please tell us what the total cost of the upgrade was so others as well as myself can get a realistic cost of doing something like this really is. And also what the resale value of your boat would be with these drives on it. I am glad to hear the docking is great with these drives. Also, how is the slow cruise on this boat for like night boating? Love the rooster tail that those babys throw up in the air!!! :coolcowboy:

Resale value - Not sure, if the new owner had some understanding on Arneson Drives, I'm sure it would be a big plus. The deciding factor for me was that I got tired of breaking Bravo's. Replacing drives and gears adds up quickly.

Cruise speed - no problems, just get on plane and throttle down.

SkiDoc 09-29-2011 07:21 PM

5000 is a good deal on the installation. I would have thought it might be double that amount.

offshorexcursion 09-29-2011 10:59 PM

Honestly the whole package is a great deal. You get a stand off box, transmission, upper and lower Drive, NEW steering, NEW trim, much better prop technology, gain cruising speed and top speed, more fuel Effecient, STRONGER, plus you can sell your current stand off box, transom assembly, drive, prop, hydrolic steering, etc. Really the best overall bang for the buck drive on the market. Plus prob the best anyways!

A.O. Razor 09-30-2011 05:54 AM

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And looks wise, you can't beat it either. That is one nice clean setup compared to the old one. SJAWEEET.


Originally Posted by offshorexcursion (Post 3516329)
Honestly the whole package is a great deal. You get a stand off box, transmission, upper and lower Drive, NEW steering, NEW trim, much better prop technology, gain cruising speed and top speed, more fuel Effecient, STRONGER, plus you can sell your current stand off box, transom assembly, drive, prop, hydrolic steering, etc. Really the best overall bang for the buck drive on the market. Plus prob the best anyways!


waconda 09-30-2011 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by kjm5125 (Post 3516080)
As previously stated in the thread the price is roughly $23,000.00 per drive. You would have to call Rik to get your negotiated price as there are other factors and accessories that are figured into that final price.

For my application I also installed sea strainers and a larger steering reservoir which I purchase through CP Performance.

Don't forget the props - $5,000.00 per drive

The final installation cost is going to be around $5,000.00

Of course it's less expensive to go with another Bravo application. If someone is looking to upgrade to a superior drive, this is the way to go.

And remember, you have your existing drives to sell and this can help offset the costs.

Thanks for posting this and I'm glad it all working for you. And the pics of the finished product look nice!

kjm5125 09-30-2011 06:46 PM

Same movie short enhance clip
 
I have Microsoft Live Movie Maker. This is kinda fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaaZxYuZcaA

I need to figure out on how to convert

A.O. Razor 09-30-2011 08:03 PM


Originally Posted by kjm5125 (Post 3516964)
I have Microsoft Live Movie Maker. This is kinda fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaaZxYuZcaA

Eeh... No vid...

kjm5125 10-01-2011 09:42 AM


Originally Posted by A.O. Razor (Post 3517021)
Eeh... No vid...

Once I figure out how to convert the file, I'll post.


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